Remembering those who fought for days off and workplace safety on Labor Day
Labor Day, a federal holiday, dates back to 1894 and represents the achievements of American workers and the movement for safe and fair labor. Randy Korgan, secretary-treasurer of Teamsters Local 1932, comments on the history and future of American labor.
A federal watchdog report has detailed allegations of a toxic, intimidating and humiliating workplace under former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer's tenure. The Labor Department's inspector general, Anthony D Esposito, found that 38 witnesses described the environment as such, with witnesses including top aides Jihun Han and Rebecca Wright.
The report detailed an inappropriate relationship between Chavez-DeRemer and a member of her security detail, and pressure from the Secretary and her aides to drink alcohol during work hours, ridiculing those who declined. The report also stated that Chavez-DeRemer relied on her staff for personal errands, going beyond their official duties, such as organizing her belongings and purchasing items for her.
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